Over Thanksgiving, my niece, Molly, whipped up this incredibly delicious dessert!
First, make up a batch of brownies, from a box or homemade, as well as this rich, decadent chocolate sauce (recipe posted at the conclusion of the blog). Crush your candy canes as well. Whip the cream.
Layering the ingredients
Pouring the yummy chocolate sauce over the layers
Peppermint whipped cream
Sprinkling on the crushed candy canes
Dig in and take a bit!!! Such a taste sensory delight!
Micah couldn't wait to try it out :-}
Molly with her amazing dessert!
Candy Cane Brownie Trifle
Serves 16
1 19-20 oz brownie mix
1 recipe chocolate sauce
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1-2 drops red food coloring
1 cup crushed candy canes
Chocolate Sauce
6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
1 1/4 cup 1/2 & 1/2
3/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp corn syrup
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Prepare and bake brownies according to package instructions. Cool completely. Cut into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
For whipping cream, in chilled bowl combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat with chilled beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form.
For chocolate sauce, in medium sauce pan combine chocolate and butter. Cook and stir on low heat until melted. Stie in 1/2 & 1/2, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to gentle boil over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes or until reduced to about 2 1/3 cups. Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract. Cool to room temp (will thicken as it cools).
Place 1/3 brownie chunks into a serving bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 of chocolate sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 of crushed candy canes. Top with 1/3 of whipping cream. Repeat twice. Drizzle with remaining sauce and candy canes.
Serve immediately and ENJOY!
